Plenty of people are flocking to nursing schools around the country (my daughter included) driven, at least partly by the fact that health care is often heralded as a growth sector. Think again.

As Kristen Gerencher notes in her Vital Signs column today, those health-care jobs may not be as widespread as you think, and your success at landing one may depend in large part on where you’re searching (for instance, if you’re in Florida, don’t worry), and what type of health-care work you’re capable of doing.

Even health-care jobs can be tough to find

It’s still a good time to look for work in health care, one of the most reliable job generators through the lengthy recession. But job seekers may be surprised to find fewer opportunities and longer job searches than they anticipated. Read more: Even health-care jobs can be tough to find.

TAXES

The IRS targets income tricks

10 ways to avoid a tax audit

While you can never completely "audit-proof" your business's income tax return, you can take actions that will greatly reduce your chances of being flagged. Here are 10 ways to avoid a tax audit. Read more: 10 ways to avoid a tax audit.

ECONOMY & POLITICS

Fed’s first 2011 meeting may go without dissent

After six months of very public squabbling over the course of monetary policy, the Fed’s first meeting of 2011 is expected to be the model of civility. No rate change is expected and the Fed isn’t likely to tinker with its $600 billion bond buying plan. Read more: Fed’s first 2011 meeting may go without dissent.

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